Ketamine Therapy Session

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Started ketamine side effects I started Spravato yesterday, making it my first official day of ketamine therapy. The experience was amazing—I felt like I was breaking through the chains of depression that have imprisoned me for the last few years. Pretty immediately after it started to wear off, I began feeling extremely nauseous and dizzy. My brain feels really weird, and I'm shaky. My doctor said these were normal side effects. It’s now been 24 hours since I did it, and the symptoms have not really improved. The post-Spravato effects have been bad enough that I’m afraid to even continue, and I’m supposed to have another session tomorrow. Because nothing else has worked, I don’t want to give up on this too easily. Is what I’m experiencing normal? And if so, will it ever get easier, or should I expect this every time after therapy? submitted by /u/Consistent-Dinner-91 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

As someone who has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse and partying I found it really brave of Grace Lily to admit on national TV she’s indulged in ketamine and felt she needed to speak with someone, again on TV. I think VPR original cast could’ve gotten another season or 2 if they owned up to their vices publicly but that’s a very scary thing to do not just publicly but even personally. submitted by /u/ContagiousPanda to r/southernhospitalitysc [link] [comments]

I’m new to ketamine. For those of you who have done ketamine assisted therapy, what was your experience during and after the ketamine sessions itself? It’s it like a trip? Do you notice any effects afterwards like pain, dizziness, nausea? Please only serious replies asked for. submitted by /u/Sad_End4083 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

If so, I have some questions about dosing. I'm on my 4th session now. First was 60, then 80, then 100, for the fourth I asked to stay at 100 because it felt very anesthetic as opposed to introspective like the first couple. This last session felt the same way. They suggested going up for my next session but I'm concerned that might not be the best option and I'm considering going down. For reference, I weigh roughly 63.5 kgs. Do you think this dose is too high? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Iamdisengaging to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

I’m looking into starting IV Ketamine therapy and I’m trying to understand the long-term commitment. For those of you who have finished the initial "loading phase" (the first 6 doses): Is it common to be "done" after those 6 sessions, or do most people have to return for boosters? If you do boosters, how often do you go back (monthly, every few months, etc.)? For those who stopped after the loading doses, how long did the relief last? I’m trying to get a realistic idea of the timeline and the ongoing costs. Thanks for sharing your experiences! submitted by /u/Tasty-Window to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

I am trying to plan KAT sessions for the first time, my pain doctor does 3 sessions once a week and then a booster session 1 month after the 3rd session. Trying to organize it around other life circumstances, My second session would coincide with my period, it that an issue? Should I move everything else around so none of my sessions happen on my period? - Thanks submitted by /u/Weird-Mall-1072 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

Hi there I was interested in therapist and patient thoughts and experiences on ketamine assisted therapy for childhood traumas, anxiety, potential adhd etc. it’s quite expensive but seems like it could be worthwhile for anxiety reduction and increased neuroplasticity. Alternatives would be ayahuesca retreat (similar price) or mushrooms with a sitter (very inexpensive). I don’t have money to burn and the ketamine therapy seems quite time consuming with weekly sessions for 2 months, so really want to ensure it would be worthwhile and beneficial over and above mushrooms… thanks in advance for any insights! submitted by /u/WorkingLoud9096 to r/askatherapist [link] [comments]

A lot of people try ketamine therapy and feel something powerful during the session… but the benefits fade a day or two later. That usually isn’t because the medicine “stopped working.” Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but most programs never teach people what to do with that window while it’s open. That’s the gap my program focuses on. PureMind – Ketamine Total Reset This isn’t talk therapy. The focus is learning how to work with your nervous system during the ketamine window so the brain and body actually keep the changes. Programs: Self-Guided Total Reset 10 sessions — $690 Full Integration Reset 10 sessions — $999 Designed for people who already have access to ketamine and want to get more out of the experience. Questions are always welcome. Feel free to DM if you want to talk through whether the program is a good fit. Learn more: puremindclinical.com/reddit Please be sure to use the /reddit url. 😊 States currently served: Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Illinois • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Michigan • Mississippi • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Dakota • South Dakota • Tennessee • Utah • Vermont • Virginia • Washington • Washington D.C. • Wyoming • Oregon (Some states require an in-person visit for the first appointment. DM if you're unsure.) submitted by /u/bodhiboy69 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

Tomorrow my period is due and I wanted to share how my PMDD has been less gruesome than earlier. Im on my third cycle using Zoloft during lutheal (14 days on 14 days off). Also I have the last month done ketamine therapy with a professional therapist, and gotten imense good help from this. None of these treatments were magic cures - but they change the way I deal with my inner landscape. Ketamine therapy helped me loosen up some extremely hard seated, negative inner perseptions of my self. Insight and grief, integrational therapy after the ketamine sessions has slowly helped me find hope for my life, and also made me aware of my inner blind spots and false narratives of how terrible I am etc. Lots more to say. Lutheal Zoloft does not make me happy (!), but it makes me not so devastated during PMDD. Im mellow and calm, and the agression and imense frustration is less there. Imense dark thoughts are less present and more «light» and short, they are like small clouds that pass, instead of overwhelming truths that I spiral into each lutheal. All of this helps me also make better choices during lutheal - working out strenght sessions really boost my mood (and I dont like the gym at all). I go for one hour, nothing more, and it feels better afterward. I wanna thank this group for being what it is, and it also have helped me try Zoloft and not loose hope. Ketamine therapy is expensive but some insurance cover it. Sending good and mellow vibes to all the strong ladies out here that are doing their very best with dealing with this crazy hormonal thing every month - this group helps a lot. submitted by /u/Scandi_Cherry37 to r/PMDD [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’m starting IV ketamine therapy infusions next week, going to start with 6 as recommended. I also have a therapist I will be meeting with within 24-48 hours after the infusion to integrate. I am hopeful, but I am wondering if people with similar issues to me have seen relief. A big reason I’m pursuing this is that I struggle a lot with self-confidence and self-worth, especially when it comes to dating. I’m 32 and single, and I notice that dating can become extremely emotionally consuming for me. If I go on a date and it doesn’t move forward — even if it was just one date and I barely know the person — I still get really activated and upset. It can spiral into feeling like something is wrong with me or that I’m behind in life because I’m single. Then I feel pathetic and even worse about myself for letting myself get upset. This is not my only issue in life (I am also very depressed and have consistent hateful internal dialogue) What I’m hoping ketamine therapy might help with is: building more self-confidence and self-love quieting the consistent hateful internal dialogue having more energy and motivation in life not letting dating setbacks affect my self-worth so deeply I’m curious if anyone here has experienced improvements in areas like self-esteem, emotional regulation, or attachment patterns through ketamine therapy. If it did help you, I’d love to know: What intentions did you set? How did you integrate the sessions to help with these types of issues? Did you notice shifts in how you related to dating or rejection? I know everyoens experience is different, I am just hoping that with more preparation I can get the most out of this. submitted by /u/Almm69 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

***Update*** I just want say thank you for everyone who has given support and commented. I cant talk about this with just anyone so you all responding has given me a lot of support. The last argument that we had that made me post this was really bad compared to others and I think it was somewhat of a wake up call for my husband. After my treatment on Friday he decided he wanted to do it as well and he starts on Monday. Im hopeful that he can find healing from the trauma he has experienced as well and that we both can move in the right direction together. ------‐------‐---- This is very vulnerable for me as I don't typically go to the internet with my personal information but I'm needing support. I have had 5 of my 6 ketamine infusions so far partnered with 2 therapy sessions a week with my LP. For the first time ever I finally felt like I wasn't carrying this huge boulder around with me. I was laughing again and finding joy and free from my trauma however my husband and I keep fighting. On one side he has been a huge support and there for me but my husband has a hard time communicating when he is anxious or stressed like most men do and our life situation outside of my treatment has been incredibly stressful bc he lost his job about 2 months ago. I repeatedly have said that I don't have the capacity for arguments during this time. I am doing a lot of hard work and this hasn't been easy. This last argument (tonight) I finally just told him I couldnt take the arguing anymore. He is ill tempered and was being very argumentative and Ive been crying all night. I feel like I did before the treatment now and feel like I have lost all of my progress. I know this sounds dramatic but can the consistent fighting reverse the the benefits and growth I have been achieving with treatment?​ submitted by /u/SouledOutCurls to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

I went through ketamine therapy without anyone—my doctor, the clinic, even the Spravato website—mentioning the word "psychedelic." But my experience was undeniably psychedelic, complete with visions and emotional flashbacks that I wasn’t prepared for. I’m trying to understand why the word is avoided so deliberately—by researchers, clinics, and the FDA. Is it about stigma? Regulation? Fear of scaring patients off? I’d love to hear your take on two things: Did your provider actually warn you? or did you have to navigate the intensity on your own? Why do you think the industry is so afraid of the "P" word? It feels like they are sanitizing the experience to appease insurance companies, but it leaves patients completely unprepared for what actually happens. Curious to hear your stories—especially from anyone else who wasn’t warned up front. submitted by /u/Author_Man to r/Spravato [link] [comments]

A lot of people ask what ketamine therapy is supposed to look like, or whether they’re “doing it right.” After years of personal work and working with many people in this space, I’ve found that most of the confusion comes from chasing the wrong thing. This approach is not about dose chasing, spectacle, or trying to force insight. It’s about working with a human nervous system. At some point, regardless of diagnoses or history, we’re all dealing with the same basic components: a body, a nervous system, a mind that thinks and predicts, emotions that feel, and an awareness that can observe all of it. Many people come into this work living on autopilot. Chronic tension, anxiety, sleep issues, digestive problems, dissociation, and feeling disconnected from the body are not failures. They are intelligent adaptations. When the body has been under stress for a long time, the mind often learns to leave. Overthinking, rumination, future scanning, and checking out are survival strategies. A frame I use a lot is the parent-child relationship. Awareness is the parent. The body is the child. The body doesn’t respond to logic. It remembers patterns and responds to signals. If attention checks out long enough, the body eventually raises its voice. In adults, that doesn’t look like a tantrum. It looks like tension, pain, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation. Ketamine can be incredibly helpful because it temporarily loosens rigid patterns and opens a neuroplastic window. But the medicine doesn’t decide what gets rewired. What gets reinforced is whatever repeatedly fires during and after that window. That’s why consistency matters more than intensity. Big experiences can be meaningful, but lasting change usually comes from many small signals of safety stacked over time. Gentle movement. Awareness of breath. Stretching without forcing. Slowing down when eating. Being present while cooking. Noticing posture. These aren’t trivial. They are nervous system communication. One of the most overlooked aspects of this work is what happens when there isn’t a big light show. When there’s no spectacle, no obvious insight, and no dramatic narrative, that’s often when the medicine is inviting you into embodied presence. You can’t really be on autopilot in those moments. You’re just there. Another key piece is protecting the space around sessions. This includes physical space, emotional space, and cognitive space. Constant news, social media, violent or chaotic content, even if you think you’re “used to it,” still affects the nervous system. Paying attention to what feels like “not for me” is part of the work. Preparation matters, but not in a perfectionistic way. It’s not only about how you feel going into a session. It’s also about how you feel about how you prepared. Were you rushing on autopilot, or did you give yourself a few moments to slow down and orient? Integration doesn’t have to look the same every time. Sometimes it’s movement. Sometimes it’s stillness. Sometimes you want to stretch, shake out your legs, curl up with a blanket, or just sit quietly. None of that is wrong. This process almost always looks different than what we think it’s supposed to look like. Control is often the biggest hidden obstacle. Wanting to heal is understandable, but gripping the process too tightly usually slows it down. Almost everyone I’ve worked with makes their biggest leap when they loosen their grip and stop trying to manage every outcome. This work isn’t about forcing change or fixing yourself. It’s about rebuilding a relationship with your body and nervous system through awareness, repetition, and patience. Small waves stack. Over time, they amplify. If you’re exploring ketamine therapy and feel confused, underwhelmed, or like you’re “missing something,” it might not be that nothing is happening. It might be that the work is quieter, more embodied, and less dramatic than what the internet makes it seem. That doesn’t make it less powerful. Edit: This was only for sharing purposes however many folks have asked more details. Feel free to click me and see other posts. Thanks 😊 There is a new program here PureMind's Reddit Community Program submitted by /u/bodhiboy69 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

Doesn’t have to be Dead music necessarily, but y’all have good music taste. What albums do you recommend for my session tomorrow? I usually go for Wish You Were Here or DSOTM, sometimes Live/Dead if I’m open to something less structured. Thank you! submitted by /u/GenericUsernameHi to r/gratefuldead [link] [comments]

Today is my one year anniversary of starting to do ketamine therapy for chronic pain and emotional burnout. I started by doing the IVs, then moved to an at home nasal spray that I get from a compounding pharmacy. All the ketamine I've used has been safe and legally prescribed by a medical professional. These are some of the things I've noticed over the last year: The nightmares/sleep paralysis I've had my whole life are almost completely gone. I would wake up multiple times a week or even a night stuck in sleep paralysis, then finally break out of it screaming and crying. As long as I do the ketamine nasal spray around 2x a week, that seems to keep them at bay. I've had maybe 4 night terrors since August, which is crazy. I still have troubling dreams, but they are extremely toned down, and I do not have sleep paralysis anymore at all. I have been able to stop taking one prescription for my chronic pain, and stop taking several supplements, and still have approximately the same experience. We live somewhere with stairs now, and I am able to navigate them pretty easily, multiple times a day. My energy and focus is better. I was so burned out at the end of last year, I couldn't do the work that I generally love. I've been working a pretty grueling schedule, but it feels like I haven't crashed into burnout (at least not yet!) I've worked through some trauma and negative thought patterns, especially on the IVs, in a way that is totally different from tackling them in therapy. The ketamine has allowed me to stop trying to convince myself the negative thought wasn't true and instead just fully believe that. I did 8 infusions, and I've done approximately 80 at home sessions. I'm supposed to do the nasal spray 3x a week, but sometimes I've been too busy and only did it 2x a week. It's generally been enjoyable. It doesn't cause my blood pressure to increase and I am also prescribed anti-nausea meds. I've only had what I would consider to be "bad" trips twice. Mostly it's a relatively pleasant way to spend an hour, although needing to do it 2-3 times a week means that it usually feels like a chore that I need to block out time to do. The actual "high" experience is very short, but there is a period of wobbliness after each session. I would say that 3 hours after the nasal spray, I am fully back to normal and would be able to drive if needed. I take the nasal spray, then lay down with an eye mask on and listen to music. I have headphones that I can skip songs by touching them, and I think that's a huge contributor to my success, because if a song isn't landing right for some reason, I can skip to the next song with almost no effort. The IVs are very expensive, $400+ for an hour. The nasal spray is an absolute steal in comparison at about $58 per month, which is around 18 doses. Insurance only covers it for treatment resistant depression, so I pay out of pocket. With the IVs, the meetings with the dr were included, and with the nasal spray, I have to have an appointment with a psychiatrist. The session with the psych should be covered by insurance, as it is not ketamine-specific. Let me know if you have any questions! I'd love to answer them to the best of my ability! submitted by /u/Catsinova to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

Greetings, fellow vets. I have questions.... Does the VA cover the cost of ketamine therapy? Has anyone here tried ketamine therapy and what are your experiences? After reading articles and advertisements about this, I am genuinely curious. I have struggled with mental health issues since even before leaving the military with almost 10 years of service...primarily ptsd, depression, and a huge amount of anxiety that has been debilitating. I have tried ssri medications that do not mix with me very well (side effects/allergic related) as well as therapy to include intensive outpatient sessions. With those, I have not gained any measurable amount of improvement in my daily life. This is why I am open to options that are outside of the usual care/therapy. If it helps..."why not try and find out for myself" I say. I am interested in what some of you may have to say about this as well as other unconventional options. Thanks for any input! submitted by /u/Howie_Et to r/VeteransBenefits [link] [comments]

Hello all. I’m trying to schedule my first ketamine session and I’m having lots of scheduling conflicts. I need a Saturday appointment but on Saturdays I have a regular volunteer commitment that I go to around 5:00/6:00. If I do a morning ketamine session, say 9:30, will I likely be able to fulfill my volunteer commitment? I really don’t want to wait much longer to do it, and that particular day the only other volunteer that usually is there will also be out so I really feel I do have to go. Ah. I did read a bunch on this sub about what it’s like after, how you can’t drive yourself home, etc. I’d appreciate any advice, thank you! submitted by /u/happy_bluebird to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

I have had a sessions at home as troches under Better U Wellness. They have a great program, and at first I loved it. I had some breakthroughs I guess. But then the last 2 sessions I paused and di differently. I was doing twice a week, but then I switched to once a week bc I had stopped a supplement I was tsking and had some residual sensitivity to anxiety. I always get rebound anxiety about 4-6 hours after I dose during that window, although it isnt as bad as the first couple of times and has gotten better, but not that much better. I have my ketamine sessions around 11:30 AM. Kids get home around 4:30 PM, I cook around 6 PM. I fast that day and cut out caffeine. I journal and then do breathing exercises and all that, setting intentions. So aftet it wears off after a few hours, my day sucks. So I got 9 more sessions, and since Ingot them, I just have lost my motivation to do any more. I make excuses to avoid doing it. I feel a bit down today. It could be hormonal, idk. But I spent so much on these ketamine troches, I just dont want to waste them. I am still paying them off and will for another year! Lol So any advice how to get my motivation back? I dont see dramatic results like some people do. It hasnt been "life changing" and "soooo worth it." I have good sessions though, very pleasant with music being crucial. But I just... dont feel like fasting and giving up caffeine anymore. I thought maybe I needed more time to feel the magic of this kind of therapy. I see an in person therapist. I worked through many of more core issues, and sometimes I struggle to keep finding more that need work. Help! I would like to know why do you stick to it? Did it take a long time for it to feel worth it? Does anyone totally regret it? I can't switch my time bc I rely on my parents for my kids on these days, but they don't fully know I am doing ketamine. I dont think they would approve. They'd make me feel guilty for it. And I'm divorced, so I dont have someone who really knows. I havent even told my therapist, I just work through what comes up and keep journaling. I need some words of inspiration if anyone has any. I hate feeling this way. I take pregabalin 100mg and buprenorphine 2mg both once a day, and neither interferes with the quality of my session. But I wonder if they are a problem for why it doesnt feel immediate? I spoke with the provider before I committed, and I was told there antidepressant effects would still be present, although the pregabalin was what could blunt the experience. They gave me a higher dose for that reason to offset that. I dont have any issues though with blunting the experience. But I haven't felt my depression stay totally gone. Just a bit better for a while and now worse. Thanks everyone ☺️ submitted by /u/djpurity666 to r/TherapeuticKetamine [link] [comments]

Disclaimer: I have not had ketamine therapy nor have I done a deep dive into it in a while. I am not the sole source of information on the topic. I speak as someone who has researched it in the past, spoke about it with medical professionals, and considered it as a treatment option for myself. If you have done it and your experience is different than what I’m saying here, that is totally fine. I’m just speaking about my personal opinion and knowledge on the subject. This is a discussion on the show’s coverage of the topic, not necessarily the nitty gritty details of the actual treatment. * MY BACKGROUND: A little about me…I have struggled with clinical Depression and Anxiety for 10+ years. I have been on medication since my initial diagnosis. I have consistently seen a therapist for that entire time and added a psychiatrist to the mix about 5 years ago. I’ve also done EMDR for a time and done some PTSD work. Lastly, I stayed at an in-patient treatment center for a month a couple of years ago. So, I’m pretty well versed in these issues and the possible treatments. I first heard about Ketamine therapy when I was in treatment. I actually asked my psychiatrist about it about halfway through my stay (as it was a treatment option the treatment center offered). When he spoke about it, he said that it is done in a clinical setting in which you are hooked up to the drug via a drip and are supervised by a medical professional the whole time. He said I should wait to look into it until I got home as it takes a few sessions (since I was already halfway through my stay), and more importantly, I should only try it if I don’t have improvement with my new medications. When I went to get my medications adjusted this month, I asked about it again. And my psychiatrist (different than my one in treatment) said it was for very severe cases of anxiety, depression, and PTSD and that I should only consider it if my depression and anxiety stop responding to medication (which would mean I had exhausted all med options). I give all of this backstory to show what the attitude toward ketamine therapy is from multiple medical providers, and for the type of person it is made for. It is rarely prescribed. And if it is, it is recommended that those with drug or alcohol problems do not do it since ketamine is an addictive drug. THE SHOW: So, this is the information and impression I had of ketamine before watching the show. And I was pretty shocked when I saw Zac and Jen going together. And then pretty horrified when I heard the way that the girls talked about it on the reunion. The way it is shown on the show is SO different than what I was told about it. Some of the differences include: - cast members are doing it together rather than solo. - you don’t actually see a medical professional at any point. - there is little explanation of ketamine therapy, what it is used for, or how it works. - they don’t show any talk therapy element afterwards. - it doesn’t appear to be in a clinical setting (although I’ve never done this so I’m not sure what it actually looks like when you do it. I’m aware there are places that offer this that are more casual than what I’ve imagined, but I don’t even know that those types of places are all reputable places to go). - they seem to go as a one-off thing rather than sessions. - and most importantly, it sounds like they were the ones who prescribed it to themselves. There is no mention of a therapist, doctor, or psychiatrist recommending that any cast members do it. There is no mention of any of them having treatment resistant mental disorders or that any of them take medication, much less a clinical diagnosis (at the time these sessions are shown). The way the girls talked about it is very flippant and similar to how they talk about coffee enemas or laughing gas with Botox. It appears that while they do experience some benefits, it looks like the real draw is getting high in a “church-approved” way. Or dealing with mental health issues with a “quick fix” rather than options such as consistent therapy or medication. And they are just recommending it to anyone, regardless of their mental health status or need. This is what is highly concerning to me. The show is not taking care in educating or showing a very serious medical treatment that very few people know about. There are no disclaimers nor resources for people to learn more. They are advertising it as something you can just go and do in one office visit, no doctor or prescription required. Or even as something you can do with a friend. They make it out to be that anyone can do it and you don’t even really need a specific reason to do it. And finally, they heavily lean into the “church-approved drug use” side of it, which is actually insane considering this is a hard drug that people get addicted to (ex: Pete Davidson) and can die from (ex: Matthew Perry). They make it out to be some sort of joke or punchline when it is almost as serious as some going to get ECT for treatment resistant depression. My issue is that the coverage of such a serious treatment will inspire people to look into it because it “looks fun,” they can get high and blame it on “medical need,” and that anyone can go do it. And that is very serious misinformation and has pretty dangerous side effects. It should be treated much more seriously, and I’m not even sure it should be shown on TV if I’m being honest. Feel free to disagree, to share your own stories, or to debate further. This has been bothering me since my first watch and I had to get it off my chest. As this is a post regarding mental health, please be kind, respectful, and courteous in your responses. EDIT: Thank you all so much for your responses! I’m glad I’m not alone in thinking this and I very much hope that one of the producers happens to see this and will change their approach in the next season. Thank you so much for sharing your personal stories and experiences. I’m so thankful for your honesty and bravery! For the people who keep arguing in here: I never said ketamine for therapy purposes was wrong. I never shamed the girls for doing it, only the show for how it is portrayed and the lack of medical information shared. This is not a moral issue, it is medical. And in an era where misinformation is rampant, it is more important than ever to treat these things with care and consideration. If you are here to argue whether Ketamine is a “hard drug,” addictive, or should be used inside/outside therapy, you have come to the wrong thread. I recommend having that argument outside of here. submitted by /u/Rosemary-Sea-Salt to r/SecretsOfMormonWives [link] [comments]

Hello everyone, I’m a 26-year-old male software engineer diagnosed with severe clinical depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Last year, around April, I was admitted to Maarga People Tree Hospital in Yelahanka for ketamine therapy. I wanted to share my experience in the hope that it might help someone going through a similar situation. Diagnosis and Initial Treatment I was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2022. Since then, I’ve been on antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and regular therapy. Despite these efforts, my condition worsened significantly in April 2024. I decided to admit myself to a psychiatric hospital for ketamine therapy, a treatment I had heard could be effective for severe depression. For those unfamiliar, ketamine is an anesthetic drug that has shown promising results in treating depression. You might have heard about it in the context of certain celebrities, like Liam Payne or Matthew Perry. The Ward Experience: The ward was highly secure, with 24/7 watchmen. Everything brought into the facility, including food orders, was thoroughly inspected. For safety reasons, there were no locks on the rooms or bathrooms, no mirrors, and no exposed wires or sharp objects. The main door had a glass panel for nurses to monitor patients as needed. While privacy was limited, it was clearly for everyone’s well-being. Upon admission, my belongings were checked, and my medication box was taken, but I was allowed to use my mobile and laptop. My Routine: A typical day in the ward looked like this: 7:00 AM: Wake up 8:00 AM: Breakfast 9:30 AM: A 20-minute walk with other patients which is monitored by nurses 1:00 PM: Lunch Evening: Activity sessions such as yoga, dance therapy, art therapy, or music therapy (lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour) After than a session with clinical psychologist lasting anywhere between 45m to 1hr Dinner: At night The structured routine, combined with these activities, helped create a sense of stability during my stay. Ketamine Therapy I underwent five ketamine sessions, spaced every other day. A day before each session, the nurse informed me to avoid eating after 9 PM. On the day of the session, I was taken to the neuro ICU around 8:30 AM. Under the supervision of my treating doctor and an anesthesiologist, ketamine was administered intravenously. The experience was unique and varied each time. It felt like entering a psychedelic state, and when I woke up after 1-2 hours, it was as though my mind had been reset. After each session, I was monitored in the ward. Cost and Insurance The 14-day stay cost ₹1.5 lakh. While mental health care can be as expensive as physical health care, I was surprised to find that my corporate insurance covered 99.9% of the expenses (through reimbursement since they didn't have cashless admission). This was unexpected, as mental health-related issues are often excluded from insurance policies. Six months after my discharge, I felt stable. However, in October, my condition worsened again. This time, I underwent a single ketamine session at Mind and Brain Hospital in Sahakar Nagar, which cost ₹26,000 and was also covered by insurance. Final Thoughts Seeking help for mental health issues is not easy, but it’s essential. If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out for professional support. Hospitals like these can provide the care you need in a safe environment. To anyone facing similar challenges: you are not alone, and recovery is possible. submitted by /u/Numerous_Salt2104 to r/bangalore [link] [comments]

I'm copying a comment I made elsewhere because I realized it could help here. I'm totally cool with sharing my experience because I think it's important that people know about it, especially with how effective it's been to me. There are many ways it's delivered and I'll list from cheapest and easiest to most expensive and highest time commitment. Troche/lozenge: doable at home. Cost me $90 for a 6 week course Spravato: do this in the office, usually covered by insurance. IV: this is incredibly expensive $600-$1k a session but the most effective. I only have experience with the troches, but they were amazingly effective for me. For best results, you need a totally controlled environment that's as dark and quiet as you can get it. Put on sleep shades and put on headphones/earbuds. The heaviest effects last about 3 hours but you won't be able to really do anything productive for another 4 hours, so it only makes sense to do it in the evening. Not all people have the experience I have, but for me it's INTENSE in a good way. It's borderline psychedelic where I enter a pseudo-dream state and my brain shows me new insights, flips through memories I had locked away, and serves as an "angel on my shoulder" telling me what a good friend or therapist would say. Really, for me it feels like an insanely effective and intense therapy session and it has about the same lasting effects. However, it's no free lunch. My body hurts like hell the next day because it makes my joints feel like they're falling apart. If you have interruptions during it, you WILL have a VERY bad time. It also makes you dizzy, loopy, and definitely unsafe to do stairs or drive. Absolutely only do it at the end of the day. I'm not sure what other peoples' experiences are, but for me it's great at both kinds of trauma. It's just harder to dislodge chronic lifelong trauma and that will take much more time. It was easier for me to direct it to work on the acute trauma of things like the car accidents, my son in the NICU, my son's seizures, etc. But lately in the past few sessions it's been able to help with the lifelong trauma like neglect, the weird dissociative thing where I locked away basically all memories throughout most of my life, etc So I have been diagnosed with C-PTSD because of all this crazy stuff and I was unable to function after my son's seizure because that was the breaking point. The event that made it necessary to start this was when I got in a huge fight with my wife insisting she hadn't told me about her life and career plans (??? obviously she had) even though just a few days ago I was actively participating in planning it. I had been getting mad at my wife and son for totally innocent nonsense reasons which I had NEVER done before and I had NEVER acted like that my whole life, which is how my wife knew something was very wrong. It then exploded into realizing I had been behaving like an Alzheimer's patient because my memory from one day to the next was not continuous: I literally didn't recognize my work documents, where I put things, what I was talking about to people, that I had met people, etc. Every time I opened my work computer it was like I was looking at someone else's computer and I had to piece together wtf I was supposed to do. I didn't remember most major life events (couldn't remember my own wedding, graduation, what my college campus looked like even). I also could barely go outside because every time sirens from an emergency vehicle went by or even if I just saw flashing lights that vaguely reminded me of such, I would straight up black out or go into "caveman mode." Post-ketamine, I no longer have random rage. I can access so many more memories and they don't immediately hurt me. I'm able to stay much more present and no longer black out. I have become more patient and tolerant to stress. I have been able to make BIG gains in therapy because blocks in my brain shifted and I became more receptive to outside help. I've learned how to be kinder to myself and take care of myself better. I've hugely enhanced my coping skills. Honestly, before this I was on the fast track to divorce, relationship destruction, and death before this pulled me out of it. submitted by /u/letsgoiowa to r/CPTSD [link] [comments]

At 400 dollars a session, I went through 5 sessions and had 3 follow up prescriptions to ketamine tablets. I am 69 years old and have suffered from major depression most of my adult life. submitted by /u/cliff-terhune to r/AMA [link] [comments]